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Optimize Detailed Design of PT Box Girder
Using a Common Platform
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PSC Box Girder
Conventional PT Box Girder Design Process
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Preliminary Design
Static, Moving Load Analysis
Seismic Analysis
Detailed Design
Constructability Check
Pier Design (PMM Curve), Foundation, SSI
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PSC Box Girder
Preliminary Design
Seismic Analysis
Detailed Design
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Software C/D
Software A
Software B
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PSC Box Girder
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Consequences of Using Multiple Platform :

Longer time in Project Completion
Different Model files for Different Software for Different Phases
More Manpower
In efficiency in Design, Higher Conservatism
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PSC Box Girder
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Consequences of Using Multiple Platform :

Longer time in Project Completion
Different Model files for Different Software for Different Phases
More Manpower
In efficiency in Design, Higher Conservatism
Lesser Projects
in More Time
Lesser Degree of
Competency
Monetary Effects
Repetition of
Work
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PSC Box Girder
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How Would it feel like to do everything in one Software,
at the same platform?
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PSC Box Girder
Preliminary Design
Seismic Analysis
Detailed Design
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1 Software
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PSC Box Girder
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What would be the benefits?

Same Model File for different Analysis
Perform Static, Moving and Dynamic Analysis at one platform
Capture SSI for Design requirements
Construction Stage Analysis
Design Check/Constructability Check with AASHTO LRFD12
Higher Degree of Precision, More optimized Design
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PSC Box Girder
What would be the benefits?

Same Model File for different Analysis
Perform Static, Moving and Dynamic Analysis at one platform
Capture SSI for Design requirements
Construction Stage Analysis
Design Check/Constructability Check with AASHTO LRFD12
Higher Degree of Precision, More optimized Design
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More Projects
in Lesser Time
Higher Degree
of Competency
Monetary Effects
No Repetition
of Work
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PSC Box Girder
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Additional Benefits?

Generate Model Automatically with Several Auto Bridge Tools
Better Graphical User Interface
Improved Graphics with CAD effects
Detailed Stress Check, Pier Crack Analysis, Fiber Model
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PSC Box Girder
Design Optimization

Static / Moving Load
Design Check
Modify Design
Design Optimization
Problem Statement

Bridge Type : Post Tensioned Box Girder
Number of Spans : 3 (Continuous)
Span Length : 180
Moving Load : AASHTO LRFD
Construction Type : Span by Span

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Problem Statement
Preliminary Statement
SSI / Seismic
Analysis / Constructability Check
Detailed Design
Pier Design
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PSC Box Girder
Design Optimization
Preliminary Design

Steps (in Midas Civil) :

Define the Material Properties
Use the Proper Auto Generate Wizard
Specify the parameters for the Span and Section

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Design Optimization

Design Check
Modify Design
Problem Statement
SSI / Seismic
Detailed Design
Pier Design
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PSC Box Girder
Design Optimization
Step 1 : Static/Moving Load Analysis

Check the Model Data Generated :

1. Self weight is already defined by the model
2. Tendon Profiles have been defined

Define the Following :

1. Additional Dead Load
2. Define Rebars in the Section
3. Moving Load Data as per AASHTO LRFD
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Design Optimization

Design Check
Modify Design
Problem Statement
SSI / Seismic
Detailed Design
Pier Design
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PSC Box Girder
Design Optimization
Step 2 : Design Check

Define the Load Combinations for Design

1. Select the Auto Load Combination for AASHTO 12
2. Manual Definition Supported
3. Check the Strength and Service Limit States

Define AASHTO LRFD12 Parameters for Design

1. Define Material for Design
2. Perform Design
3. Check the Design results
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Design Optimization

Design Check
Modify Design
Problem Statement
SSI / Seismic
Detailed Design
Pier Design
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PSC Box Girder
Design Optimization
Step 3 : Modify Cross Section /
Tendon Placement

Based on the Design results either of the
following can be altered for a optimized design

1. Dimensions of the Box Girder
2. Tendon Location/Number

Iteration 1 : Modify the Cross Section:reducing the depth
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Design Optimization

Design Check
Modify Design
Problem Statement
SSI / Seismic
Detailed Design
Pier Design
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PSC Box Girder
Design Optimization
Iteration 1

Step 1 : Perform the Static Load / Moving Load Analysis

Step 2 : Perform the Design Check for AASHTO LRFD 12

Step 3 : Modify the Design based on the design results

Iteration 2 : Modify the Tendon Location / Number
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Design Optimization

Design Check
Modify Design
Problem Statement
SSI / Seismic
Detailed Design
Pier Design
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PSC Box Girder
Iteration 2

Step 1 : Perform the Static Load/Moving Load Analysis

Step 2 : Perform the Design Check for AASHTO LRFD 12

Step 3 : Check and See if Design is best optimized

**More Iterations can be performed
Design Optimization
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Design Optimization

Design Check
Modify Design
Problem Statement
SSI / Seismic
Detailed Design
Pier Design
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PSC Box Girder
Design Optimization
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Design Optimization

Design Check
Modify Design
Problem Statement
SSI / Seismic
Detailed Design
Pier Design
Benefits?

Auto Model Generation :

Acts as Design Guide to the Engineer
Quick and Error Free Modeling
Auto Tendon Definition

Easy Model Modification :

Less Time in Changing the model
Save Time
Finish More Projects in Lesser Time

Built in Design Check :

One Model File for Analysis/Design

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PSC Box Girder
Design Optimization
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Design Optimization

Design Check
Modify Design
Problem Statement
SSI / Seismic
Detailed Design
Pier Design
Premise :

The interaction of Structure with the
Foundation can lead to changes in the
load distribution pattern and can
introduce new forces in the bridge.

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PSC Box Girder
Design Optimization
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Design Optimization

Design Check
Modify Design
Problem Statement
SSI / Seismic
Detailed Design
Pier Design
Soil Structure Interaction is Mandatory :

1. Static Load Distribution might change
2. Settlement effects may be there
3. Better visualization of Load Transfer Mechanism
4. Forces for Foundation Design

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PSC Box Girder
Design Optimization
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Design Optimization

Design Check
Modify Design
Problem Statement
SSI / Seismic
Detailed Design
Pier Design
Soil Structure Interaction is Easy :

1. Model the foundation
2. Enter the Soil Parameters, midas Civil
will Auto Generate the Soil Support

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PSC Box Girder
Design Optimization
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Design Optimization

Design Check
Modify Design
Problem Statement
SSI / Seismic
Detailed Design
Pier Design
Model the foundation
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PSC Box Girder
Design Optimization
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Design Optimization

Design Check
Modify Design
Problem Statement
SSI / Seismic
Detailed Design
Pier Design
Modeling Foundation is Too Tedious?

1. Approximate Foundation with the Spring
Support, obtained from the Geotechnical
Engineer.

2. Use Auto Settlement Analysis Feature to
Check the Settlement effect
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Seismic Analysis
Structure
/Action
Static Dynamic
Elastic
Equivalent
Force Method
Response
Spectrum
Non-linear Pushover
Non Linear Time
History
Seismic Analysis Supported

Response Spectrum Analysis
Pushover Analysis
Time History Analysis
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Design Optimization

Design Check
Modify Design
Problem Statement
SSI / Seismic
Detailed Design
Pier Design
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PSC Box Girder
Seismic Analysis
Perform the Seismic Analysis with Foundation
and Super Structure at the same time.

Simulate earthquake motion
Auto Define response spectrum
50 past earthquake database

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Design Optimization

Design Check
Modify Design
Problem Statement
SSI / Seismic
Detailed Design
Pier Design
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Construction Stage Analysis to check the
erection sequence

Auto Generate Construction Stage Model
based on construction type.
Auto Design Check for consistency in CS
Model
Obtain Camber Diagrams
Check the force effect in each stage and
plan accordingly
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Design Optimization

Design Check
Modify Design
Problem Statement
SSI / Seismic
Detailed Design
Pier Design
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PSC Box Girder
Benefits?

Auto Generated Construction Stage from
the Program leads to lesser modeling time

Single Model file for Static, moving, dynamic
and construction stage analysis considering
soil structure interaction reduces the data
loss when used different software

Design optimization in the same software

No need to learn different software/different
GUIs
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Design Optimization

Design Check
Modify Design
Problem Statement
SSI / Seismic
Detailed Design
Pier Design
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PSC Box Girder
Detailed Design
Detailed Design Considering the Static
And
Dynamic Effects

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Design Optimization

Design Check
Modify Design
Problem Statement
SSI / Seismic
Detailed Design
Pier Design
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Pier Design
Obtain PMM curve for Pier Design

Check Pier Section for Cracking

Obtain Moment Curvature Diagram

Fiber Section for refined Dynamic Analysis

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Design Optimization

Design Check
Modify Design
Problem Statement
SSI / Seismic
Detailed Design
Pier Design
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PSC Box Girder
Special Modeling Tools
Before applying variation of
section dimensions
After applying variation of
section dimensions
Before applying variation of section
dimensions
After applying variation of
section dimensions
Model any type of Curve in Bridge

Auto Generate the Tapered Section

Define Reinforcement Span by Span

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